Chris Joseph
Reporter

Chris joined the FOX 8 team in November 2023. He's an investigative reporter who wants to represent those without a voice. Chris came from WIS in Columbia, with prior stints in Huntsville, AL and in Columbia, Mo.
Chris earned Broadcast Journalism and Political Science degrees from the University of Missouri. During his time in Columbia, Missouri, he interned at the CBS News National Desk in New York City.
He's been recognized by the Alabama Broadcaster's Association, the South Carolina Broadcaster's Association and the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas for his work.
When he’s not on the job, he loves to watch sports (Go Eagles, Tar Heels, and Tigers!), read, and go on runs.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:22 PM CDT
|By Marcus Flowers, Mayra Parrilla-Guerrero, Chris Joseph, Nick Neville and Gray News staff
Investigators say Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Evans died after a man shot him after discovering Evans speaking with his ex-wife in the backyard of a Sumter area home.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph and Gray News Staff
A hospital worker died days after a patient struck him in the groin, authorities said.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 9:45 PM CST
|By Laurel Mallory and Chris Joseph
The child's mother works at the hotel, management confirmed.
Updated: May. 15, 2020 at 7:17 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Huntsville City Schools said it will be monitoring conditions that could impact staffing.
Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 9:17 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Millions of dollars are on the table, and Madison County commissioners will get an opportunity to address the years old issue of volunteer fire department funding.
Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Jury trials are suspended until after Sept. 14.
Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The LED light bulbs are up to 70 percent more energy efficient.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Sen. Arthur Orr said he wants to push for the bill to pass in a special session.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 7:07 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The new building is expected to house more than 100 new jobs.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Bankers say their workload is becoming more manageable, making it easier for them to process PPP loans.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Employees staying home without an approved reason will not be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The department is also using medical student volunteers to make calls to trace the virus.
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The network allows for more coordination and cooperation among non-profits and businesses in the Valley.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The contract completion date is the end of August.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Eight local medical students are now helping the state take on COVID-19.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The city is projecting a $15 million loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Hair Queen is taking one route, while Fleet Feet in south Huntsville is pumping the brakes.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The executive director said Paycheck Protection Program funds will help keep the staff funded for the next two months.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The manager of a Huntsville farmers market says customers are going to the source for food.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Classes are slated to be online this summer, but the cost to students isn’t changing.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 10:25 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The clinic manager is reporting 958 tests since April 1 with 158 positives.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The owner of the Market Street Grill said he isn't sure how quickly customers will return to their usual routines.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 8:16 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The memo cites fines and jail time for communal living.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2020 at 9:11 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The undocumented immigrant community is not eligible for federal relief but are suffering the health and economic consequences of the pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2020 at 7:10 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
One plant gave its COVID-19 case numbers immediately, another said it would research it, and others have not responded.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2020 at 8:07 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The employee said they have seen masks worn improperly or not at all.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2020 at 7:56 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Midtown Elementary is still on track to open in fall 2021.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 8:34 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Workers are taking unpaid time off to avoid potential exposure.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2020 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Robin Irwin said she applied for the PPP loan hours after the CARES Act became law. She is still waiting on her paperwork to be processed.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2020 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
COVID-19 tests will be offered Monday, April 20 at the Boys & Girls Club in the Cavalry Hill neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2020 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Phoenix's CEO says the nonprofit has manufactured 1,000 masks in two weeks.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The pipeline is expected to save the Valley time and protect against product skimming.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The Alabama Bankers Association president said small businesses should have their paperwork prepared for "the minute" the PPP reopens.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2020 at 3:11 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The DOT is providing $10 Billion in relief for airports across the country.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2020 at 2:38 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The number of Marshall County's reported coronavirus cases has gone up 203 percent in the last week.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2020 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The Chabad of Huntsville rabbi said he's now fundraising to help more Jews.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 7:18 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Atrion in Arab is creating boxes that are designed to curb the potential spread of COVID-19 through saliva.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The Madison County Medical Society is asking local doctors to consider going to the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 7:39 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Student work will focus around work packets, which can be accessed online or at the school.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Huntsville City published a joint memo with a coalition of nonprofits discouraging charitable visits to homeless communities.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2020 at 7:13 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Gov. Kay Ivey's office is in the process of collecting contact information of qualified students to be reserve medical staffers.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2020 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The webinars run several times a week and are updated to reflect the most recent information.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Monte Sano could be a temporary office for laid off service workers.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 9:06 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
It expands who is eligible for benefits and for how long.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2020 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The newly-passed CARES Act provides forgivable loans for small businesses, but the demand on the administration handling the program is high.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
She was able to talk district leadership into letting her use the printer, and she is now printing off critical equipment.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 7:23 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The lawsuit accuses the state DHR of not following its own policies and procedures.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 9:29 AM CDT
|By Caroline Klapp and Chris Joseph
Huntsville fire marshal Dan Wilkerson says they are investigating a new arson case on Poplar Avenue.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
The chamber is helping ensure the specific needs of the hospitals are being met.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2020 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
One contractor said the closed schools are leaving her and her colleagues without an income.